METRO DIGEST || Western Reserve Road closed after spill
Western Reserve Road closed after spill
BEAVER
A spill of 900 gallons of driveway sealant just before 5 p.m. Saturday has left Western Reserve Road at I-680 closed until at least Monday.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said personnel from the Mahoning County Hazardous Materials Response Team (HAZMAT), the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Mahoning County Engineer’s Department were on the scene Saturday evening and night.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
The Vindicator’s news partner, WFMJ TV-21, reported that the spill occurred when one driveway sealer truck ran into the back of another sealer truck, breaking the valve.
Donations needed for holiday help
Newton Falls
Each year those at the Church Mouse try to make sure families and children in the Newton Falls area have a decent Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner and toys for children. Last year, 203 children were given toys. More than 600 people were given food for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
Only families in the 44444 ZIP code area and Newton Township are considered, and income levels are checked with the Department of Job and Family Services.
Church Mouse needs the support of the community to be able to do this, and will accept monetary donations, turkeys and food items. To make a donation, please send or bring it to the Church Mouse, 261/2 W. Broad St. If you have questions, call 330-872-5574 after 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Churches, families, clubs or organizations are welcome to contribute.
Mass for workers
youngstown
Support police and firefighters at 10 a.m. Saturday during Catholic Blue Mass at St. Patrick Church, 1410 Oak Hill Ave.
For information, call Pat Lowry at 330-727-6137.
Game to be televised
YOUNGSTOWN
The Youngstown Ballers of Sky Ball League, created by area native Brian Kessler, will play a semi-final game against Austin Starz.
The episode will be shown at 11:30 Sunday morning on WYFX-TV. If Youngstown wins, it will move on to the championship round next Sunday.
Team members include three Mahoning Valley residents — Danny Aldish and Jason Martin, both 27 and of Struthers; and Nick Dean, 19, of Girard. Sky Ball is a mix of professional sports and “American Idol.”
Sports-wise, it combines the characteristics of basketball, baseball and volleyball.